The most important regular-season game the Eagles will play this season comes Sunday against the Giants at MetLife Stadium.

This is the game in which they will begin to try to convince themselves they can be the same team with Nick Foles that they were with Carson Wentz. That their 11-2 record is not a mere byproduct of Wentz’s MVP-caliber performance, and that they contributed to his spectacular 33-touchdown, seven-interception output. This is the game that will go a long way toward telling the Eagles whether they can still go all the way — to the franchise’s first Super Bowl title.

The Giants were tied at 10 in the fourth quarter with the Cowboys before it fell apart in a hurry in a 30-10 home loss. The energy provided by the coaching change will have worn off, so now it’s just Eli Manning and a terrible team playing out the string.

The pick: Eagles -7½.

Jets (+16) over SAINTS: Originally the plan was to give as many points as necessary here. But once the spread climbed well over two touchdowns, it was time to rethink. The Saints have RB Alvin Kamara coming back off a concussion, so they may go easier with him than normal. And they have their rematch next week with Atlanta. Sean Payton’s only goal is to win to get to 10-4, stay at least even with the Panthers, and make it to the Falcons game healthy. There’s no benefit to them by crushing and embarrassing the Jets.

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Bears (+5 ½) over LIONS (Saturday): The Bears had a 17-7 lead over the Lions on Nov. 19 before Detroit won it on a late field goal, 27-24. Chicago’s shown some heart late in the season, gotten some fun plays from Mitchell Trubisky and Tarik Cohen, and can make this difficult on Matthew Stafford and his ailing hand.

CHIEFS (Pick) over Chargers (Saturday): K.C.’s offensive collapse never made a lot of sense because it wasn’t caused by a glut of injuries. Now that the offense is back from the witness protection program, liking the Chiefs here with the rare added element of not being favored at Arrowhead.

Packers (+2¹/₂) over PANTHERS: Wouldn’t invest too heavily in this game because there’s no way to know if we’ll get a healthy Aaron Rodgers, or if this turns out to be a bluff by Mike McCarthy. But we’ll put the ante down, take the points, and hope for a majestic return.

VIKINGS (-11) over Bengals: The decimated Bengals couldn’t recover from that body-bag game against the Steelers, then got waxed 33-7 at home by the Bears. With the Vikings coming off a loss and thinking they can grab the top NFC seed from the Eagles, give till it hurts here.

BILLS (-3) over Dolphins: Forecast is 35, mostly cloudy and gusty. Not last week’s blizzard but not the best conditions for Jay Cutler and the Florida team. Tyrod Taylor will return for the Bills, who are 5-2 at home.

JAGUARS (-12) over Texans: Some things seem unnatural, such as giving double-digits with the Jaguars. The Texans, though, have injuries to key players all over the field. With Jacksonville No. 1 in the NFL in sacks (47) and turnover differential (plus-14), this could really get out of hand.

REDSKINS (-4) over Cardinals: The Redskins’ lone win in the past five games came Turkey Day night against the inept Giants, and even then, barely. They got crushed on the road by 24 and 17 the past two weeks. Kirk Cousins rates a big edge over Blaine Gabbert, though, and the Cardinals are extensively banged up.

BROWNS (+7) over Ravens: Feels as if the Browns are going to win one before this is over. Josh Gordon gives them an elite weapon, and makes Isaiah Crowell and Corey Coleman better. Taking the seven but really believe this is the week for the Brownies.

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Rams (+2¹/₂) over SEAHAWKS: Rams are pretty much at full strength with WR Robert Woods returning, while the Seahawks are being held together by duct tape and Russell Wilson miracle plays.

STEELERS (+3) over Patriots: The Patriots had won eight in a row, giving up just under 12 points per game, then Jay Cutler, of all people, hangs 27 on them. And Tom Brady doesn’t convert a third down all night. This is the fifth week out of six they will be on the road, a trek that’s included Denver and Mexico. That’s a huge edge for the Steelers.

49ERS (-2) over Titans: The 49ers are 2-0 with Jimmy Garoppolo, both on the road but against the troubled Bears and Texans. Titans are a step up in class, but the Brady influence is becoming evident.

Cowboys (-3) over RAIDERS: After scoring 22 points in the first three games combined without Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboys have put up 68 in the past two. They appear to be more “into it” than do the Raiders, with both on the outside of the playoff race.

Monday Night

BUCCANEERS (+6) over Falcons: Bucs have been a major disappointment, and maybe on a Monday night at home they try to make up for it in a spoiler situation. As mentioned for the Saints, this could be a bit of a look-ahead game for the Falcons, though they have need here.